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2013 Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact) vs 2015 Niner RLT 9

The 50 is the Niner RLT 9 size closest to your 52 Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact). We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Niner RLT 9

Compared with the Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact) in 52, the Niner RLT 9 in 50 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact) numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact) 52Niner RLT 9 50Difference
Reach371367−4 mm
Stack561553−8 mm
Head tube angle71.3°not listed
Effective top tube530not listed
Chainstay length420not listed
Wheelbase1003not listed
BB drop80not listed
Standover735not listed
Seat tube length475not listed
Head tube length145not listed

Differences are the Niner RLT 9 minus the Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact). Full charts: 2013 Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact), 2015 Niner RLT 9.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact)Niner RLT 9

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartTrek Domane 5.9 WSD (Compact)5.9 WSD (Compact)Niner RLT 9RLT 9
FrameTrek OCLVNiner RLT 9
ForkTrek IsoSpeedNiner Full Carbon Fork
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano 105
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano 105 GS
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
CranksetShimano UltegraShimano RS500
Bottom bracketTrek BB90Shimano
TireBontrager R3Schwalbe G-ONE Performance
BrakeShimano UltegraSRAM BB7 R
HandlebarBontrager Lite IsoZonenot listed
SeatpostBontrager Tunednot listed
SaddleBontrager AffinityNiner Custom
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano RS500
Wheelsetnot listedNiner Alloy Wheel
Rotornot listedSRAM BB7
Stemnot listedNiner Alloy Stem

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